The Wright Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Wright Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$33.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 10 | $29.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 9 | $30.6 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 10 | $33.2 million |
How to apply
The Wright Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Wright Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hostos Community College Foundation | New endowed scholarship for students pursuing STEM | $300,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Endowment fund | $250,000 |
| Adl Foundation | General donation | $200,000 |
| Cornell University | Peter a. Wright catalyst fund | $200,000 |
| Pef Israel Endownment Funds | Alan wagner endowment fund | $200,000 |
| Cornell University | Industrial practitioner program in chemical & biomolecular engineering | $100,000 |
| Cornell University | Jgsm ai and data science program enhancement fund | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| The Connecticut Invention Convention | General donation | $60,000 |
| National Adrenal Diseases Foundation | General donation | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter A Wright
- Zachary Wright
Questions people ask
Does The Wright Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wright Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The Wright Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter A Wright (Dir/Pres) and Zachary Wright (Dir/Vp).
What does The Wright Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.